gefeiert
celebrated
Admired by many people, well known, and recognized for a special achievement or ability.
EXAMPLE
Der gefeierte Autor las aus seinem neuen Roman.
The celebrated author read from his new novel.
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Word structure
The word 'gefeiert' (celebrated) is the past participle of the verb 'feiern' (to celebrate). It is used as an adjective and literally means that a person is admired and celebrated by many people for their achievements.
EXAMPLE
Der Regisseur wurde für seinen neuen Film weltweit gefeiert.
The director was celebrated worldwide for his new film.
Typical collocations
This adjective usually describes public figures. Typical combinations are 'ein gefeierter Star' (a celebrated star), 'ein gefeierter Künstler' (a celebrated artist), 'eine gefeierte Schauspielerin' (a celebrated actress), or 'ein gefeierter Held' (a celebrated hero).
EXAMPLE
Als gefeierter Star gab sie nur selten Interviews.
As a celebrated star, she rarely gave interviews.
Use in a sentence
'Gefeiert' (celebrated) is almost always used attributively, that is, directly before a noun referring to a person. Predicative use, as in 'Der Autor ist gefeiert' (the author is celebrated), is less common.
EXAMPLE
Ein gefeierter Pianist spielte an diesem Abend die Sonate.
A celebrated pianist played the sonata that evening.
Compare with
gefeiert vs berühmt
famous
Berühmt mainly emphasizes that a person is known to very many people, even though it often also involves recognition. Gefeiert places greater emphasis on being admired and recognized for a special achievement or ability.
gefeiert
Nach ihrem außergewöhnlichen Konzert wurde die Sängerin als große Künstlerin gefeiert.
After her extraordinary concert, the singer was celebrated as a great artist.
berühmt
Die Sängerin wurde durch ihre Auftritte im Fernsehen berühmt.
The singer became famous through her television performances.
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